Yumemiru Danshi wa Genjitsushugisha


The Dreaming Boy is a Realist

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Japanese: 夢見る男子は現実主義者
English: The Dreaming Boy is a Realist
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Type: TV
Episodes: 12
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Jul 4, 2023 to Sep 19, 2023
Premiered: Summer 2023
Broadcast: Tuesdays at 02:00 (JST)
Licensors: Sentai Filmworks
Studios: Studio Gokumi, AXsiZ
Genres: ComedyComedy, RomanceRomance
Theme: SchoolSchool
Duration: 23 min. per ep.
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

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Score: 6.631 (scored by 7130171,301 users)
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Ranked: #60702
2 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity: #1527
Members: 152,010
Favorites: 959

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Synopsis

Wataru Sajou is infamous in his school for persistently seeking the attention of his crush, Aika Natsukawa. His usual day revolves around shadowing her and confessing his undying love at every turn. However, a moment of epiphany leads Wataru to relinquish his childish behavior and face the reality that she will never return his one-sided feelings. He distances himself from Aika and spends his newfound spare time with his friends and in the company of other lovely girls.

As Wataru moves on, Aika starts approaching him in unusually suggestive ways—making him question whether giving up on his love was the right decision after all.

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Background

Yumemiru Danshi wa Genjitsushugisha was released on Blu-ray in three volumes from November 22, 2023, to January 24, 2024.

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"Paraglider" by Kaori Ishihara
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Ending Theme

"#Yume wa Mijikashi Koi Seyo Otome (#夢は短し恋せよ乙女)" by Aika Natsukawa (CV: Akiho Suzumoto)




Reviews

May 9, 2024
This anime concept is amazing and I really enjoyed this anime from start to finish and imo there were no bad episodes. However it does have it's flaws. For example each episode wasen't excuted the best way possible even though the idea was there.

This anime is about a guy who got rejected mutiple times and finally starts to give up.

This goes into the phase where he meets other girls and the main heroine gets jealous.

Throughout the anime the progess between the two is lacking.

In the end if they excuted the concept better this would be a top romance anime imo but that didn't happen. I ...
May 17, 2024
Mixed Feelings
The anime presents a classic romantic comedy plot with a twist, focusing on unrequited love and a protagonist who is refreshingly aware of his feelings. Initially, it promises a deep phycological exploration of relationships, akin to shows like "Oregairu". However, the execution falls short, with storyline becoming convoluted and the character development becoming inconsistent.

While the production quality is average, not detracting from the viewing experience, the animation is subpar. The sound design, particularly the use of music, is out of place and sometime jarring.

The direction and screenplay could have been more polished. The dialogue often feels forced, and the narrative suffers from pacing issues ...
Feb 2, 2024
behold the bittersweet symphony of anime, where dreams collide with reality, and the line between greatness and mediocrity blurs into obscurity.

Enter Yumemiru Danshi wa Genjitsushugisha, a tale that dances upon the precipice of potential, only to stumble and fall into the abyss of forgettable mediocrity.

The premise, though intriguing in its infancy, suffers under the weight of poor dialogue, stagnant character growth, and an overall lackluster plot—a trifecta of disappointment that leaves one yearning for more.

Picture this: a boy, ensnared by the siren song of unrequited love, embarks upon a journey of self-discovery in the pursuit of realism. His obsession with a girl, once the cornerstone ...

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